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HV51 VAH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,436 mi
Last recorded66,436 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 VAH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 64,263 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR TYRES PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS

Fail 3 Oct 2015 64,257 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR TYRES PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 11 Oct 2014 61,750 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,198 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2013 58,179 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,223 miles

air bag light on

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,535 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 49,535 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,954 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 38,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2007 35,883 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2007 35,883 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2006 31,690 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f brake pad worn thin

slight wear on front brake disc's

Pass 19 Nov 2005 29,163 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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HV51 VAH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 72,561 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV51 VAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV51 VAH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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